Access to the Eastern Plains Gets Much Better

Yesterday I drove out to Woodmen Hills in Falcon for an inspection on a new home, and was pleasantly surprised to see that the new widened portion of Woodmen Road was finally open. The drive out was quick, smooth, and pleasant. The pronghorns were out in force, and while this photo is not from yesterday, it gives an idea of what you see almost every day when you drive from the northeastern section of Colorado Springs to Falcon and Peyton, or visa versa. This new section of 4 lane road will significantly improve access for residents of Falcon, Banning Lewis Ranch, Forest Meadows, Black Forest and other eastern communities here.

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On the way back from Falcon this week I got this shot of the pronghorns out on the prairie, just at the turnoff for the soccer fields. They kind of took off all at once, but I liked how they were kind of bunched up nice, and all standing up. Some day they won't be there anymore, as the houses from the Banning Lewis will gradually fill it all in, so I figure I shoot these when I can!
What a wild week already in the money markets. While all this craziness of Lehman Brothers, Merril Lynch and AIG is helping interest rates go down for the moment, I hate to see the whole credit and investment system melting down. The irony is that a year or 2 from now, the banks who are buying up these deals will be even richer than ever.
We are having a great week of early fall, with cool nights and warm sunny days. The leaves should start turning in the high country soon, always a treat for me!

This weekend I showed homes in the Woodmen Hills area, and thought I would say a few words about it. This unique subdivision was built with mostly 1 acre and 1/2 acre lots, and most of the homes are less than 10 years old. It has 2 recreation centers ( of which now managed by the YMCA) , and while horses are not allowed, it is somewhat friendly for parking extra vehicles such as trailers and boats. The subdivision is located near Meridian and Woodmen Roads, where the new Falcon SuperWalmart and a host of shops, restaraunts and businesses (including the RE/MAX Properties Falcon office) are located. We looked at homes ranging from $235k to $275k (there are homes for even less on some smaller lots), and there were some very nice choices. Woodmen Hills has dues of around $125 per month that go for the recreation centers, water and sewer, and street lights. It is a little confusing, but the mailing address for homes here say Peyton, even though Peyton is quite a bit further northeast up Highway 24.
The Falcon area has been growing by leaps and bounds for years, it is very popular with people who work at Shriever AFB, Peterson AFB, the airport, or other east side employers, as well as anyone who just wants some extra breathing room at a reasonable price. Part of School District 49, Woodmen Hills is a good choice for someone who wants some city conveniences, and is willing to drive just a little for them, without the population density of areas like Stetson Hills.